Chevy Sport Truck questions

[Orangette]

Originally Posted by takkotime

Those unpainted wheels were common on base models and police / military vehicles painted either grey or black as well- from about 1989 and up. In 1988 the base wheel was still the good old Chev rally wheel... In my experience most of the Silverado's from that era with the sport suspension had the chrome wheels like that -

im sorry, but NO 1988-1998 EVER had rally's, they either had the Sport/454SS rims (In chrome or painted), Aluminum's OR the 88-98 "Rally" with is really a steelie with a beauty ring and cap that is held on with the plastic lugnut caps.

True "Rally's" have the caps bolted on and look completely different...





I have done ALOT of research on the True Rally's, i even have 3 of the rare 6" width ones, only available on super early vans.

[jb1016]

Originally Posted by 67HEAVEN

According to the truck's VIN, the interior is correct and it is a Sport.

I didn't even think about decoding the VIN. Very cool that it's original, and I bet they didn't make many of them. I bet that 454SS with tan inside was pretty doggone rare too.

Orangette, as for what you're saying, you're totally right -- the old square body rallies were never original to these trucks. But the base steel wheels that did come on these trucks, I've heard lots of guys refer to them as "rallies," probably just because they're steel, and use a ring and cap.

[Orangette]

Originally Posted by jb1016

I didn't even think about decoding the VIN. Very cool that it's original, and I bet they didn't make many of them. I bet that 454SS with tan inside was pretty doggone rare too.

Orangette, as for what you're saying, you're totally right -- the old square body rallies were never original to these trucks. But the base steel wheels that did come on these trucks, I've heard lots of guys refer to them as "rallies," probably just because they're steel, and use a ring and cap.

i have heard people call them rally's, only reason i even said anything is he said they had the "good old chevy rally wheel"

[Orangette]

Originally Posted by takkotime

Sport trucks had both a suspension package AND an appearance package. They came with the 4.3, 5.0 and 5.7. Early ones in '89 and '90 could be ordered with a 454 but that doesn't make it a 454 SS.

i dont believe that's true either, pretty sure 454 in a 1/2ton was 454SS only...

[Boog]

Ralley wheels is mostly a generic name for steel wheels with center caps and trim rings. Even the early Pontiac GTO and Lemans mag type wheels were called rally1 and rally2 wheels in GM catalogs.

[Orangette]

Originally Posted by Boog

Ralley wheels is mostly a generic name for steel wheels with center caps and trim rings. Even the early Pontiac GTO and Lemans mag type wheels were called rally1 and rally2 wheels in GM catalogs.

i realize that, i have a set of RallyII's, just i took it as hes referring to the 73-87 wheels.

[Canadian]

Rally wheels - 89 Suburban - not steel

88 C/K 3500 had a 454 (L19)

91 shows 454 (L19) in a half ton as SS only, though of course available in 3/4 and 1 ton.

Odd.
90 Sierra shows a 454 (L19) available in a half ton.
RPO B4U only, 3 Speed MX1 auto tranny only and 3.73 gears only.
Though later it shows that the B4U is a Chevrolet only option.
Which is the SS code, yes?
Very confusing.

[Orangette]

Originally Posted by Canadian

Rally wheels - 89 Suburban - not steel

88 C/K 3500 had a 454 (L19)

91 shows 454 (L19) in a half ton as SS only, though of course available in 3/4 and 1 ton.

Odd.
90 Sierra shows a 454 (L19) available in a half ton.
RPO B4U only, 3 Speed MX1 auto tranny only and 3.73 gears only.
Though later it shows that the B4U is a Chevrolet only option.
Which is the SS code, yes?
Very confusing.

those rallys pictured are steel, and a 1989 'Burb is the same bodystyle as 73-87 truck.

[Canadian]

Sorry about that.
I should have just said "True Rallys?"

[Sport89]

Figured id throw in my Toy, 89` 1st year of the sport and someone was wondering, pretty sure V6 5Spd was Factory, im attending Wyotech But after i`ll restore it, more the custom route http://s1106.photobucket.com/albums/h376/hemesath89/

[jb1016]

Welcome to the board! I like the 89s; only year for the glass/quad headlight Sports.

[BIG MAC]

Originally Posted by jb1016

Welcome to the board! I like the 89s; only year for the glass/quad headlight Sports.

I didn't see the "quad" when I first read that, and I was about say nope on the "glass" part

[Sport89]

Thanks guys! may i say these trucks (reg cab short box) 88-98 especially the 89-93 sports are just sexy after this truck id love to find a white one and keep it all stock, or atleast a sleeper ...i`ve got plans for this red one after college ill keep you all updated

[67HEAVEN]

Welcome to the board, Sport89. I, too, like '89s. Mine isn't a sport, but it is white.

Five years ago, this month, I started this thread as I searched for the right truck for me. And, here we all are....five years on. Will we reach another five? Who knows.

[Sport89]

Originally Posted by Matt R

Cool thread, glad I found it. I have a 90 Sport350. I've gone the custom route. There are a few things I have made sure to keep. The air dam/fog lights, steering wheel, short buckets.

Hey just curious what are you working with Rim Size and suspension drop cause that looks perfect!

[jb1016]

Originally Posted by BIG MAC

I didn't see the "quad" when I first read that, and I was about say nope on the "glass" part

Forgot about the 94s!! You're totally right!

[Canadian]

Hey Sport89, nice find. I would love to have one as a daily driver.
........if I could afford a third truck.........

[Sport89]

Thanks but not really a dd more of a weekend cruiser, but i miss it already im at college and havent drove it in a month

[The_KC_Kid]

glad I found this thread, lovin it .just thought I would add mine to the mix. 97 SierraGT. Hard to find info on these trucks but its a 305 5 spd,saw a guy in another thread with a 97 SierraGT rcsb 305 5spd and he was saying his truck was one of only 5 gt's ever with the 305 5spd combo,dont know if its true or not.

[67HEAVEN]

The_KC_Kid,

Looks like your truck is in fine shape. Neat colour too.

[Palf70Step]

[jb1016]

Nice truck KC. There were a lot more than five of them built, but it's still pretty unique.

[Good Sport]

Haven't posted in a while, so here's a shot of my '92 Sport taken earlier this year. Bought it new!

[67HEAVEN]

Good Sport,

Very nice truck. Love the red.

[Good Sport]

Originally Posted by 67HEAVEN

Good Sport,

Very nice truck. Love the red.

Thanks 67!